1.1 Vocab Flashcards
1
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Popular Sovereignty
A
The People are the source of governmental power and authority
2
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Natural Rights
A
Fundamental rights of all humans not received from a government
3
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Social Contract
A
an agreement between the governed and the government, the people will be loyal in exchange for the protection of their rights.
4
Q
Limited Government
A
Governmental power is restricted by the Constitution
5
Q
Republicanism
A
A Representative form of Government
6
Q
Federalism
A
a system of government where power is divided between a national/central government and subunits/states.
